Facebook accounts and telephone records can be used to pinpoint the best individuals to vaccinate to stop a disease outbreak in its tracks, researchers said Wednesday. Such people would be “central” in their social networks,…
Browsing Category Health
8 Things you should never do after 30
To ensure you keep in tip-top shape after as you age, make sure to follow our guide of eight things you should never do after 30: 1. Let your workout schedule slip Regular exercise is…
US woman delivers baby from embryo frozen for 24 years
An American woman has given birth to a healthy baby girl from an embryo that was frozen a quarter century ago, in what hospital officials say may be a world record. The baby, named Emma…
Here’s the secret to a happier life
A new study found that ‘good thrills’ are a major factor in lifting up moods. The research, commissioned by Alton Towers Resort, found 65 per cent of Brits claim they enjoy the thrill of a…
Things you need to know about Liver Disease | Our2Cents
How well do you know your liver? Did you know the liver plays an important role in many bodily functions from protein production and blood clotting to cholesterol, glucose (sugar), and iron metabolism? Did you…
Facebook trains artificial intelligence to spot suicidal signs
Facebook on Monday said stepping up the use of artificial intelligence to identify members of the leading social network who may be thinking of suicide. Software will look for clues in posts or even in…
‘Smoking kills,’ US tobacco firms say in court-ordered ads
Smoking kills an average 1,200 Americans daily, US tobacco companies admitted Sunday in court-ordered “corrective statements” published in newspapers. The ads began appearing 11 years after District Judge Gladys Kessler, in a 1,682-page opinion, ruled…
#Gadgets: The Neck Hammock for neck pain relief
Do you suffer from neck pain? After slaving away at your desk for hours, do you feel a little bit stiff? For those that experience chronic neck pain, visits to a chiropractor or a physiotherapist…
Africa Yoga Project celebrates 10 years with open invitation
Known for teaching powerful free yoga classes to over 6,000 people in marginalized communities each week, Africa Yoga Project (AYP) Teachers’ talents extend far beyond yoga. In celebration of their 10 year celebration on November…
High blood pressure is redefined as 130, not 140: US guidelines
High blood pressure was redefined Monday by the American Heart Association, which said the disease should be treated sooner, when it reaches 130/80 mm Hg, not the previous limit of 140/90. Doctors now recognize that…